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£149.99Cossack Folk Dances - Franco Cesarini
The Cossacks played an integral part in Russia's history which finally ended with the Soviet occupation in the 1920s. Franco Cesarini had the opportunity to attend performances by an ethnic group of Cossacks from Kuban. He was deeply touched by the beauty of the songs and traditional dances of the Cossacks and has written this work for concert band which faithfully retains the essential spirit of this seductive music.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£141.99Postcard from Singapore - Philip Sparke
This new three movement work by the world renowned composer Philip Sparke is based on traditional folk songs, in particular popular children's songs, from Singapore.The first movement is based on Gelang Sipaku Gelang, a well-loved folksong which has become associated with the Geylang area and is a song about community spirit and people living together in harmony. The slower second movement uses Di-Tanjung Katong, a song which is popular with childrens' choirs and third the movement uses two traditional melodies - Lenggang Kangkung which tells of the graceful swaying of watercress in the rice paddy fields and Munnaeru Vaalibaa.Why not bring as little part of the orient to yourconcert with this exotic new work.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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An Olympic Celebration - Robert Buckley
An Olympic Celebration is a tribute to the pursuit of excellence and the triumph of the human spirit. This piece was commissioned by The West Vancouver Youth Band for the build up to the 2010 Winter Olympics. The initial "festive fanfare", based on open fifths moving in contrary motion, brings the athletes out into the arena. This leads to the "parade of the athletes" theme. Then comes the establishment of the "heroic theme" in the woodwinds and horns - moving through different sections - until the transition, with an alto saxophone solo and an oboe solo, leading into the "flashback" section. Here we go into the minds of the athletes and the internal and physical struggles thathave brought them to this place. The melody is epic; rich in feeling and full of heart. This moves through various moods until the introduction of the "challenge" theme; a theme stated by the horns and trombones, which passes through the different sections of the band. A restatement of the "flashback" theme, this time triumphant, takes us to a final fanfare of celebration and jubilation.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£154.99Of Castles and Legends - Thomas Doss
The programmatic composition Of Castles and Legends is basedon the German legend of the white maiden who lived in the smallcity of Volkmarsen. It tells the tale of invading evil knights whokidnap a beautiful maiden, who through sheer panic commandedher spirit into the hands of God and by jumping into the abyss fromthe highest tower of the castle where she was being held. Fromthat day onward, she appeared from time to time, in shiny whitegarments, a sign of eternal heavenly joy. A fantastically descriptivepiece which portrays this tragic legend through the power of music.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.00Of Kings and Christmas (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Neeck, Larry
This holiday medley features unique arrangements of three traditional Christmas carols:March of the KingsWe Three KingsGood King WenceslasA musically and educationally satisfying piece, even if the size of your band or instrumentation are limited. While the full-sounding scoring belies the reasonable technical demands of the piece, this uplifting crowd-pleaser is sure to inspire the holiday spirit in your band and audience.Duration: 5.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£61.95William Byrd Suite, Two Movements from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Jacob, Gordon - Wagner, Douglas E.
Of all of Gordon Jacob's major contributions to the British wind band repertoire, the William Byrd Suite (written in 1923) stands as his most-often programmed work. Though originally based on six movements from William Byrd's Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, this setting for developing band incorporates two contrasting movements including "The Earle of Oxford's Marche" and "Wolsey's Wilde." Like Jacob's wind band work, the music is not a mere transcription from the original keyboard collection, but rather stylized with his own inventive musical spirit for modern concert band. A wealth of material here that opens doors to teachable moments as musical textures (dynamic contrasts, articulations, scoring options) are continually changing. Bravo! Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.95Air Force One (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Bernotas, Chris M.
This version of Air Force One by Chris M. Bernotas is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 5 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. The 5-part instrumentation will support balanced instrumentation of the lower voices. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys. Air Force One evokes the proud spirit that is symbolized by the Presidential aircraft. With its rhythmic drive and uplifting melody, this will quickly become a favorite of your students and audience alike. Now scored in a 5-part FLEX format, this piece has engaging rhythms, memorable melodies, and exciting percussion parts! Duration: 2.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£420.99Symphony of Freedom (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Doss, Thomas
Symphony No.3. All men are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and are to meet one another in a spirit of brotherhood. This article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights forms the basic idea behind this majestic Symphony of Freedom. In each of the three movements, the composer picks another angle on this universal theme of freedom. In the first movement, Cry for Freedom, it's the Dalai Lama of which the composer is a great admirer. The second movement, Dream of Freedom, takes the photograph of the deceased three-year-old refugee boy Ailan Kurdi on the beach at Bodrum as a basis. The finale, Freedom Above All, refers, besides a Bruckner quote, to the music of Ludwig van Beethoven. This movement should be seen first and foremost as an affirmation of life, faith and hope for a better world.Duration: 25.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.95American Mountain Medley (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wagner, Douglas E.
The folk music of Appalachia reflects the unwavering spirit of those early settlers who toiled and sacrificed to build the foundations of this country. Combining "Sourwood Mountain" and "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain," their story is told in the songs of love, rivers, and mountains that are still with us today. Your students will love Douglas Wagner's American Mountain Medley. Duration: 1.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.00Firecracker (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sciaino, Peter
Drawing inspiration from the Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony in New York City's Chinatown, "Firecracker" is an exhilarating celebration at a sizzling tempo that's sure to please. Images of crackling explosives, dazzling colors, and joyful dance fuel this annual event that honors Chinese culture. A contagious drumbeat played on traditional drums by musicians traveling from business to business wishes good fortune and prosperity in the coming year. This is emulated in this selection with flexible numbers of percussionists who can call all join in on the fun. Meanwhile, wind players will love the opportunity to nimbly play soaring melodic lines over the invigorating rhythmic figures found throughout. You'll love "Firecracker" and its vigorous, jubilant spirit! Unique! Duration: 3.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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